_WEEK 7_ (FYP1)

 

Activity: Workshop on Introduction (Chapter 1) and Literature Review (Chapter 2) Writing

    In this week, the workshop was conducted via Microsoft Teams. Attendance of all FYP1 students is mandatory. They need to scan the QR code that has been provided and their attendance will be taken through Microsoft Team Attendance. The workshop was conducted by coordinator incharge, DR. PUNITHAVATHI M. THIRUNAVAKKARASU. 

Date: 02 Sept 2020

Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Via: Microsoft Teams

During the workshop, the FYP coordinator have briefed us about:

• Introduction (Chapter 1) and Literature Review (Chapter 2).
• Write technical recommendations. (Basically comes out with 6 subpoints or more including a summary chapter depending on the chapter).

For the Workshop Outcomes, at the end of this workshop, students will be able to:

• Understand the significance of writing a good technical proposal for FYP 1.
• Understand the correct ways of writing a solid introduction and literature review chapters in the technical proposal.
• Write these two chapters with good writing skills.
• Submit the draft of these two chapters early to supervisor for her review and comment.

Here is a link to the correct report templates:

_WEEK 6_ (FYP1)

 

Activity: Do research on ARDUINO

Objective :

To identify the suitable type of Arduino used for this project.

Content :

Arduino is an open-source platform used for building electronics projects. Arduino consists of both a physical programmable circuit board (often referred to as a microcontroller) and a piece of software, or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that runs on your computer, used to write and upload computer code to the physical board.  Additionally, the Arduino IDE uses a simplified version of C++, making it easier to learn to program. Finally, Arduino provides a standard form factor that breaks out the functions of the micro-controller into a more accessible package.

Types of Arduino:

1. Arduino UNO

The Uno is a great choice for your first Arduino. It’s got everything you need to get started, and nothing you don’t. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a USB connection, a power jack, a reset button and more. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with an AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started.

2. Arduino Mega (R3)

The Arduino Mega is like the UNO’s big brother. It has lots (54!) of digital input/output pins (14 can be used as PWM outputs), 16 analog inputs, a USB connection, a power jack, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with an AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. A large number of pins make this board very handy for projects that require a bunch of digital inputs or outputs (like lots of LEDs or buttons).

3. LilyPad Arduino

This is LilyPad Arduino main board! LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed with large connecting pads and a flat back to allow them to be sewn into clothing with conductive thread. The LilyPad also has its own family of input, output, power, and sensor boards that are also built specifically for e-textiles. They’re even washable.

4. Arduino Leonardo

The Leonardo is Arduino’s first development board to use one microcontroller with built-in USB. This means that it can be cheaper and simpler. Also, because the board is handling USB directly, code libraries are available which allow the board to emulate a computer keyboard, mouse, and more.

Conclusion:

Based on the research that I have made, Arduino UNO is the most suitable choice for my project. That produces it a magnificent choice for this framework structure. 

_WEEK 5_ (FYP1)

 

  Activity: Final week for FYP Supervisor and Title Registration via FYP UniKL BMI Website

    Basically, I have decided to make a prototype project. After discussing with my Supervisor, some amendments related to the title. Dr. Hasmiza suggested doing more research about those who really need that E-mask. She also suggested that the E-mask only design for those who undergo Home Surveillance Order (HSO). After the discussion, Dr. Hasmiza asked me to come out with my own synopsis so that the project could be posted on the FYP UniKL BMI website.

Title for the project:

"E-MASK FOR COVID-19: PERSON UNDER INVESTIGATION (PUI)"

The synopsis of the project:

• Development of electronic mask for COVID 19 (PUI) under self quarantine at home to monitor their respiration rate.

The information below about my FYP project is available on the FYP UniKL BMI website after Dr. Hasmiza registered the title of my project and the Head Section (HoS) approved it. 

_WEEK 4_ (FYP1)

 

   Activity: Research and Findings

    Day by day, the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Malaysia is increasing rapidly. Coronavirus 2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) or more serious known as coronavirus (COVID-19) which is responsible for pandemics around the universe today is a contagious disease caused by a new strain found in Wuhan, China before December 2019. The first outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia was identified on 24 January 2020. Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease include shortness of breath, loss of appetite, confusion, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, high temperature above 38°C. 

    The main objective of this development is to study and build the design of wearable sensors and how they can be used to monitor PUI respiratory activity and air humidity exhaled by PUI. A person under investigation (PUI) refers to a person who may be in a place where there is an outbreak or has been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. To achieve the target, the task of completing this project is simplified as below: 

•  To monitor breathing activity of the PUI.

• To display the PUI breathing activity on a smartphone via Blynk application.

_WEEK 3_ (FYP1)

 

Activity: Introductory FYP1 Briefing 

    This week is the 3rd week for FYP1. This briefing was conducted via Microsoft Teams. Attendance of all FYP1 students is mandatory. They need to scan the QR code that has been provided and their attendance will be taken through Microsoft Team Attendance. The briefing was conducted by Dr Zuhanis Mansor Head of Research & Innovation Section/Senior Lecturer.

Date: 05 Aug 2020

Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Via: Microsoft Teams 

In this briefing, the FYP committees have briefed us about: 

• Code of subject FYP1 (BPB 49804) must be correct.
• Students must make confirmation on FYP1 supervisor and register their project title by week 5.
• Evaluation should be done for FYP 1 which is a progress report (log book / blog), presentation, and project proposal.
• FYP activities for this semester.

Students are required to choose the project title carefully. Sometimes it depends on the students coming out with their own ideas. But sometimes students can choose the title offered by the lecturer (FYP Supervisor). For the title of my project, it is a combination of my ideas and also Dr. Hasmiza Harun. 

_WEEK 2_ (FYP1)

Activity: Surveying a Suitable TITLE for my Final Year Project (FYP)

For the 2nd week, as mentioned in the previous semester, students are allowed to choose titles offered by the lecturer (FYP Supervisor) or submit their own ideas if they have any. After reviewing the titles presented by my supervisor, I agreed to proceed with the titles proposed by my supervisor.

Furthermore, after got the title, I started reading the project synopsis so that I can understand the requirement and some criteria that needed in order to complete the project. Moreover, I am interested with the suggested title because the title is very closely related to the current issue that is plaguing our country which is the Coronavirus epidemic or better known as COVID-19. 

_WEEK 1_ (FYP1)

 Activity: Selecting a Supervisor for FYP

In the first week, I list down the supervisor candidates that I would choose to guide me throughout my Final Year Project (FYP) completion. After that, I started collecting information about the candidates especially lecturers from the medical electronics department. Next, I contacted the lecturers through the WhatsApp's application to ask if they were still available to be my supervisor for FYP. After contacting them, I finally decided to choose Dr. Hasmiza Harun to be my Supervisor. By choosing her as my supervisor, it was very easy for me to contact her and discuss with her about my FYP progress week by week.